Making vs. Having vs. Keeping Money: Where Your Paycheck Really Goes — Becoming Financially Confident

What do a recalled grill brush, a 31% jump in Thanksgiving airfare, and a $5,000 raise have in common?

They can all affect your wallet in ways you might not expect.

In today’s episode, Ralph Estep Jr. and Juliet unpack the money stories worth paying attention to, from millions of recalled products to rising travel and streaming costs. Then they shift into a bigger conversation about the difference between making money, having money, and keeping money.

You’ll also hear a simple three-number exercise that can help you get a clearer picture of where your money is going.

In This Episode

✓ Walmart’s recall of approximately 4.48 million grill brushes

✓ Where to check for product and vehicle recalls

✓ Why Thanksgiving flights are running 31% higher than last year

✓ Disney+ and Hulu price increases

✓ The difference between making money, having money, and keeping money

✓ Why a $5,000 raise may leave you with closer to $3,500

✓ The three-number index card exercise

✓ How to start listing your fixed and variable expenses

If you’ve ever wondered why earning more doesn’t always feel like having more, this episode gives you plenty to think about.

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